Good news! Emirates announces pre-approved visa-on-arrival facility for select Indian travellers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Good news! Emirates announces pre-approved visa-on-arrival facility for select Indian travellers

India TV News  

Dubai: The Dubai-based Emirates Airline on Thursday announced a pre-approved visa-on-arrival facility for some Indian passport holders, who have booked their travel with the airline. According to Khaleej Times, the application for this facility will be fulfilled by the Dubai Visa Processing Centre — VFS Global’ s facility designated by Emirates Airline to process UAE visas. Indian customers willing to avail this facility need to have a US visa or green card; or EU or UK residency that is valid for at least six months. Indian travellers in Dubai According to Dubai Tourism statistics, Dubai welcomed 2 million overnight visitors from India between January to October 2023.

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Travelling to Dubai may be difficult now with changed VISA rules for Indians
1 week, 6 days ago

Travelling to Dubai may be difficult now with changed VISA rules for Indians

India TV News  

Dubai New Tourist Visa Rules: The United Arab Emirates has recently made major changes in its visa rules for tourists. Due to the changes in visa rules, Indian tourists are facing difficulties in visa application. Know what are the new rules According to the strict rules made by UAE regarding tourist visa application, passengers will have to upload a copy …

Visiting Dubai? UAE’s most populous city toughens visa rules ahead of shopping festival. All you need to know
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Live Mint  

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7 months ago

11 Things You Should Know Before Your Dubai Trip

New Indian Express  

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Indians told to reschedule non-essential travel to UAE
8 months ago

Indians told to reschedule non-essential travel to UAE

Deccan Chronicle  

The Indian embassy in the UAE on Friday advised the inbound Indian passengers travelling to or transiting through Dubai International Airport to reschedule non-essential travel till operations normalise after the city witnessed unprecedented rains this week.The United Arab Emirates is trying to recover from the record-setting rains this week which has caused massive flooding in Dubai and surrounding areas.The embassy …

Dubai floods: India advises its citizens to reschedule non-essential travel as UAE reels through historic floods
8 months ago

Dubai floods: India advises its citizens to reschedule non-essential travel as UAE reels through historic floods

The Hindu  

The Indian embassy in the UAE on Friday advised the inbound Indian passengers travelling to or transiting through Dubai International Airport to reschedule non-essential travel till operations normalise after the city witnessed unprecedented rains this week. Due to disruption caused by unprecedented weather conditions in the UAE earlier this week, Dubai International Airport has temporarily limited the number of inbound …

Dubai's 5-yr multiple-entry tourist visa for Indians: What it means, how it works
10 months ago

Dubai's 5-yr multiple-entry tourist visa for Indians: What it means, how it works

Business Standard  

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‘Dubai saw 23% rise in tourists arrivals from India during January-May’
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Dubai saw 23% rise in tourists arrivals from India during January-May’

The Hindu  

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism said it witnessed a 23% rise in visitor arrivals from India between January-May compared with the same period in 2019. “India is a top priority for us,” said Bader Ali Habib, Head of South Asia, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. “Our pan-India outreach has yielded remarkable results, with a 23% increase in overnight …

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2 years ago

1.24 Million Indian Tourists Visited Dubai In First 9 Months of 2022

News 18  

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India is Dubai’s top tourism market now
2 years, 4 months ago

India is Dubai’s top tourism market now

Live Mint  

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Dubai Airport Fully Operational for First Time Since Pandemic in March 2020
3 years ago

Dubai Airport Fully Operational for First Time Since Pandemic in March 2020

News 18  

Dubai airport, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, is fully operational for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic erupted in March 2020, officials said Monday. “Following the opening of the final phase… airport is 100 percent operational with all terminals, concourses, lounges, restaurants, and retail outlets now open,” said a statement carried by the UAE’s official WAM news …

UAE to resume issuing tourist visas from Monday
3 years, 3 months ago

UAE to resume issuing tourist visas from Monday

India TV News  

Starting from Monday, the United Arab Emirates will resume issuing tourist visas to those who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Both Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority jointly announced that application for tourist visas will be open to people from all countries who have received the World Health Organization -approved …

UAE to accept Indian passport holders with 14-day rider
3 years, 4 months ago

UAE to accept Indian passport holders with 14-day rider

India TV News  

Indian passport holders, who have not been to the country in the last 14 days, can get tourist visas to the UAE, according to a media report on Sunday. Presently, only UAE citizens and transit passengers are allowed to fly to the UAE, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Approval of tourist visas for Indian passport holders, who have not been …

UAE to accept Indian passport holders with 14-day rider
3 years, 4 months ago

UAE to accept Indian passport holders with 14-day rider

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Indian passport holders, who have not been to the country in the last 14 days, can get tourist visas to the UAE, according to a media report on Sunday. Presently, only UAE citizens and transit passengers are allowed to fly to the UAE, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Approval of tourist visas for Indian passport holders, who have not …

Travelling to Dubai from India? Check new guidelines issued for passengers here
3 years, 4 months ago

Travelling to Dubai from India? Check new guidelines issued for passengers here

Live Mint  

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Dubai airport expects passenger surge as UAE eases travel curbs
3 years, 4 months ago

Dubai airport expects passenger surge as UAE eases travel curbs

Live Mint  

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Emirates likely to resume flights from India to Dubai from July 7 onwards: report
3 years, 5 months ago

Emirates likely to resume flights from India to Dubai from July 7 onwards: report

The Hindu  

Dubai's flag carrier Emirates may resume its flights from India to Dubai from July 7, over two months after the UAE suspended its operations owing to the surge in coronavirus cases in India, according to a media report. However, the airline is awaiting exact travel protocols and guidelines from the government regarding the resumption of the flight operations, the Khaleej …

Emirates to resume flights from India to Dubai from June 23
3 years, 6 months ago

Emirates to resume flights from India to Dubai from June 23

Live Mint  

As Dubai eases travel curbs for passengers from India, Emirates airline said it will resume flights connecting India, South Africa and Nigeria to the city from June 23. "Emirates welcomes the latest protocols and measures announced by Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management to allow the safe resumption of passenger travel from South Africa, Nigeria and India to …

Dubai-bound plane flies with just one passenger from Mumbai amid covid curbs
3 years, 6 months ago

Dubai-bound plane flies with just one passenger from Mumbai amid covid curbs

Live Mint  

In view of the COVID-triggered restrictions on Indian passengers arriving United Arab Emirates, Dubai-bound Emirates Airlines' 350-seated Boeing operated with only one passenger from Mumbai on May 19. "EK-501 Emirates plane operated from Mumbai airport to Dubai with one passenger. "Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Dubai: members of diplomatic missions, holders of UAE golden …

Emirates Offering Special Airfare on International Flights to Dubai from India: Check Prices Here
3 years, 8 months ago

Emirates Offering Special Airfare on International Flights to Dubai from India: Check Prices Here

News 18  

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